No fatalities

19 May 2010: CESSNA 180K — GRANT ERIC — Renton, WA

Renton, WA, United States

On 19 May 2010, a CESSNA 180K operated by GRANT ERIC was involved in an aviation accident near Renton, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A tailwheel airplane experienced a loss of directional control during landing in gusty winds, resulting in the left wing striking the runway.

Incident Overview

A pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane was conducting a full stop landing in variable gusty wind conditions. The landing approach and touchdown on the main landing gear were executed successfully. However, as the pilot lowered the tailwheel to the runway surface, a gust of wind lifted the airplane's right wing.

Loss of Control

The sudden lift of the right wing caused the airplane to begin weather vaning to the right. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, but directional control was lost. The airplane's left wing subsequently struck the runway surface and was bent upward.

Conclusion

The event involved a loss of directional control during a gusty wind landing, leading to structural damage to the left wing. No further details are available.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome